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PE 0603122D8Z: Combating Terrorism Technology Support UNCLASSIFIEDOffice of the Secretary Of Defense of 25 R-1 Line #24

Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification: PB 2019 Office of the Secretary Of Defense Date: February 2018Appropriation/Budget Activity0400: Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Defense-Wide / BA 3:Advanced Technology Development (ATD)

R-1 Program Element (Number/Name)PE 0603122D8Z / Combating Terrorism Technology Support

COST ($ in Millions) PriorYears FY 2017 FY 2018

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Total Program Element 526.241 113.366 101.230 125.271 25.000 150.271 75.517 76.766 78.379 79.275 Continuing Continuing

484: Combating TerrorismTechnology Support (CTTS)

526.241 113.366 101.230 125.271 25.000 150.271 75.517 76.766 78.379 79.275 Continuing Continuing

A. Mission Description and Budget Item JustificationThe Combating Terrorism Technical Support (CTTS) program identifies capabilities to combat terrorism and irregular adversaries and delivers these capabilities toU.S. Defense and interagency users, as well as international partners through rapid research and development, advanced studies, and technical innovation. CTTS isexpanding its partnerships with other Defense rapid development and acquisition organizations to leverage their expertise and prevent duplication as it tries to expediteand transition new and innovative capabilities for Defense and interagency users.CTTS major area of emphasis during FY18 and FY19 will be projects to Counter-ISIL. Projects are distributed among 10 mission categories, in line with the interagencyTechnical Support Working Group (TSWG): Advanced Analytic Capabilities; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives; Improvised Device Defeat/Explosives Countermeasures; Investigative and Forensic Science; Irregular Warfare and Evolving Threats; Personnel Protection; Physical Security; Surveillance,Collection, and Operations Support; Tactical Operations Support; and Training Technology Development.Specific CTTS areas of emphasis in FY18 and FY19 include Counter-tunnel, Countering-sUAVs, improving digital operations at the tactical level, increasing lethalityof small weapons and ammunition, and addressing threats to commercial aviation. The CTTS program is a diverse, advanced technology development effort thatcapitalizes on interagency and international participation to demonstrate the utility and effectiveness of technology when applied to combating terrorism requirements. Itincludes technology capability development, proof-of-concept demonstrations in field applications, and coordination to transition from development to operational use.CTTS manages approximately 250 individual projects in support of Defense, federal, state, local, and international customers and partners.The CTTS program justified in the R-2 exhibit identifies the projects fully or partially funded by Congressional appropriations for the CTTS program. However, theCombating Terrorism Technical Support also develops technology and provides support using external funds provided by other DoD and other federal departments andinternational partnerships. These projects and support activities are not necessarily reflected in this justification R-2; but the number of activities do reflect positively onthe trust and competence that CTTSO has earned throughout the Department and interagency to rapidly conduct critical RDT&E and provide innovative products.

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B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions) FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 Base FY 2019 OCO FY 2019 TotalPrevious President's Budget 73.002 101.230 79.902 - 79.902Current President's Budget 113.366 101.230 125.271 25.000 150.271Total Adjustments 40.364 0.000 45.369 25.000 70.369

• Congressional General Reductions - - • Congressional Directed Reductions - - • Congressional Rescissions - - • Congressional Adds 42.500 - • Congressional Directed Transfers - - • Reprogrammings - - • SBIR/STTR Transfer - - • General Provisions (FFRDC) Reduction -0.127 - - - - • Internal Adjustment - Funds realigned toO&M

- - -4.631 - -4.631

• OCO Request - - 0.000 25.000 25.000• Internal Adjustment -2.009 - 50.000 - 50.000

Change Summary ExplanationFY 2017 Additional funds received from Congress for the Anti-Tunnel project under Physical Security.FY 2017 Reductions were in support of Departmental efficiencies and economic assumptions.FY 2018 - The Department added additional OCO funds to support the Anti-Tunnel project under Physical SecurityFY 2019 - The budget was reduced to fiscal constraints and higher priorities within the Department.FY 2019 OCO request of 25.000 millionFY 2019 The budget was increased for small unmanned aerial system

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Title: Advanced Analytic Capabilities (AAC)Description: The Advanced Analytic Capabilities (AAC) Subgroup's objective is to develop and deployintegrated analytic capabilities; enabling Commanders, Warfighters, and Mission Partners to share informationand make better/faster decisions at the Strategic, Operational, and Tactical levels. AAC projects improve sense-making, decision-making, and data management across a range of mission areas.

FY 2018 Plans:

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Complete the development of an enhanced Critical Thinking Tool that supports the application of evidence-based reasoning for intelligence questions and captures analytic problem-solving approaches. Completeenhancement of the Model Enabled Analysis, Design, and Execution (MEADE) system to include the MilitaryDecision-making Process (MDMP) by identifying and assessing indirect strategies as well as developingresponse options against associated types of Gray Zone conflicts. Complete development, integration,evaluation, and field testing of Operate to Know (OtK) CONOPS and tools to establish a capability thatstreamlines multi-modal situational awareness across the spectrum of military operations in emergent theatresof operation. Complete development of a machine learning lab to predict location of relevant assets. Continuedevelopment of new capabilities for mission planning and battle management using advanced geographicinformation systems (GIS) tools on Android based platforms; specifically, the capability to augment geographicinformation in the field. Continue development of an ability to extract images from the field and make themuseable for digital processing using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) processing so that the images canbe used in commercial Arabic translation software. Initiate drone based analytics for in-field mission planningsupport. Initiate development and apply a deterministic open source information prototype that uses currentanticipatory analytic approaches to enable forecasting over three to five years to better forecast and projectgeopolitical turmoil that will drive future Title 10 requirements. Initiate testing of a hardware/software solutionthat supports two-way intelligence and combat information data flows, in near real-time, between commandelements, deployed sensors/collectors, and individual warfighters in both low latency/high bandwidth and highlatency/low bandwidth environments with a man-portable form factor. Initiate use of state of the art machinelearning predictive data mining tool to detect anomalous activities for C-WMD proliferation. Initiate developmentof new supercomputer chip applications that can be used for complex calculations, be forward deployed, hostedlocally with concealment to facilitate increased targeting, enemy situational awareness, and that can supportincreased trans-regional understanding of transnational extremist group threat networks.FY 2019 Base Plans:Complete development of new capabilities for mission planning and battle management using advancedgeographic information systems (GIS) tools on Android based platforms; specifically, the capability to augmentgeographic information in the field. Complete development of an ability to extract images from the field andmake them useable for digital processing using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) processing so that theimages can be used in commercial Arabic translation software. Complete testing and deployment of a hardware/software solution that supports two-way intelligence and combat information data flows, in near real-time,between command elements, deployed sensors/collectors, and individual warfighters in both low latency/highbandwidth and high latency/low bandwidth environments with a man-portable form factor. Complete use of state

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of the art machine learning predictive data mining tool to detect anomalous activities for C-WMD proliferation.Continue drone based analytics for in-field mission planning support. Continue development of a deterministicopen source information prototype that uses current anticipatory analytic approaches to enable forecasting overthree to five years to better forecast and project geopolitical turmoil that will drive future Title 10 requirements.Continue development of new supercomputer chips that can be used for complex calculations to facilitateincreased targeting, enemy situational awareness, and that can support increased trans-regional understandingof transnational extremist group threat networks. Continue development for new supercomputer chips thatcan be used for complex calculations, be forward deployed , hosted locally with concealment to facilitateincreased targeting, enemy situational awareness, and that can support increased trans-regional understandingof transnational extremist group threat networks. Initiate Cognitive Sensing capabilities that will develop anunderstanding of an operational area, the local dynamics, and identify the disruptive trends that could affect thatenvironment.FY 2018 to FY 2019 Increase/Decrease Statement:FY 2018 Additional funds received in support of the Anti-Tunnel project under Physical Security. Funding for FY2019 will be budgeted in OCO.Title: CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR, AND EXPLOSIVES (CBRNE)Description: The CBRNE subgroup’s objective is to improve defense capabilities to meet tomorrow’s CBRNEthreats. To meet this objective, the subgroup focuses on rapid research, development, test and evaluation onthreat characterization; materials attribution; personal protective equipment; detection of CBRNE materialsat trace and bulk levels at point, proximity and stand-off distances; development of information resourcesand decision support tools to assist response elements with risk-based decision making; and consequencemanagement for post-event activities.

FY 2018 Plans:Complete development of next generation evidence packaging for the safe transport of CBRN materials.Complete evaluation of potential methods of production of threat materials, and identify key indicators andwarnings for response personnel. Complete a report on integrated lightweight inhalation hazard detection systemcapable of signaling a combination unite respirator (CUR) switching- mechanism to change operating modesof a CUR between filtered air and supplied air. Complete development of a low profile tactical SCBA to allowfor working in confined spaces, tunnels, and similar access denied environments while providing high qualitybreathing air. Complete modification of currently fielded ion mobility spectroscopy systems to expand the list ofthreats detectable to include compounds from emerging military explosives and compounds used in gun powder

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formulations. Complete assessment of novel genomic sequencing standards for forensics DNA metagenomics.Complete development of a next generation sequencing technology for potential applications in field deployedlaboratories. Complete development of a test bed for the evaluation of cargo for contraband including specialnuclear materials, explosives, drugs, and other potential materials of interest, utilizing muon tomography andelectron stopping. Complete development of a research and development test bed for the evaluation of highvolume explosive sampling devices with a focus on cargo/container screening. Complete development ofassessment tools and criteria to properly rank and qualify commercial cooling systems to use with CBRNEPPE. Complete development of a risk-based decision support model for skin decontamination in the case ofdermal exposures to CWAs. Complete the systematic evaluation of gas forming reactions that could be usedin improvised chemical devices. Complete field evaluations and certify a ruggedized garment which providesNFPA 1994 Class 3 and NFPA 1992 protection. Complete development of a modular computer/web-basedtraining package for hand-held explosive detection technologies. Complete NIOSH certification of a new CBprotective mask capable of interoperability with tactical equipment for use in tactical environments. CompleteNIOSH certification of a 15-min CBRN protection escape hood capable of fitting in the pocket of a suit jacketthat also passes the flammability, heat resistance and CO protection requirements for a combination CBRN/COcapability. Complete field testing of wireless communications that provide the ability to communicate withoutbreaching the CBRN suit integrity or requiring an electrical pass-through. Complete testing new methods tomore effectively and efficiently collect nanogram quantities of commercial, military, and homemade explosivesthat are present near improvised explosive devices. Complete development of new hardware and softwaresolutions for a broad range of popular handheld detectors, enabling the real-time connectivity of handhelddetectors from remote sites to a central location utilizing the First Responder Sensor Protocol. CompleteCBRN respirator testing against additional TICs representative of the current threats encountered. Completecertification of multiple use biological PPE to NFPA 1999, Standards on Protective Clothing for EmergencyMedical Operations, protection, and NFPA 1994, Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Respondersto CBRN Terrorism Incidents, Class 4. Continue source term development for urban dispersion models toimprove the ability to characterize deposition patterns in realistic RDD events. Continue best practices forclean-up procedures for contaminated areas after an RDD event. Continue testing and evaluation of a nextgeneration sensors for use in trace, bulk, proximity, and stand-off detection of explosives-based threats.Continue evaluation of enhanced sampling materials and systems for CBRNE threats. Continue support of theQuadrilateral Group on CBR Counterterrorism. Continue development of an explosive trace detector with a limitof detection less than ten picograms for military and common homemade explosives. Initiate development ofa hyperspectral rapid, large area survey instrument that guides activities ranging from contaminant avoidanceto decontamination. Initiate the development of cheap, disposable multi agent detection paper (MADP) for

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the rapid, selective, and low cost detection of H, G, and V chemical warfare agents. The MADPs shall be ableto detect HD, HN, GA, GB, GD, GF, VX, VR, and VS. Initiate the development of a novel, innovative non-encapsulating NFPA 1994 Class 1 protective ensemble that will provide Class 1 protection in a low-profile,tactical ensemble. Initiate the development of a decontamination solution that can be used on skin and woundsand effectively decontaminate chemical and biological warfare agents. Initiate development of a low-cost detect-to-identify wearable sensing technology to inform chemical-specialist first responders and warfighters of thepresence of a broad range of TIC and CWA vapors. Initiate efforts to enhance mitigation techniques for threatreleases in transportation platforms.FY 2019 Base Plans:Complete source term development for urban dispersion models to improve the ability to characterize depositionpatterns in realistic RDD events. Complete best practices for clean-up procedures for contaminated areas afteran RDD event. Complete testing and evaluation of a next generation sensors for use in trace, bulk, proximity,and stand-off detection of explosives-based threats. Complete evaluation of enhanced sampling materials andsystems for CBRNE threats. Complete support of the Quadrilateral Group on CBR Counterterrorism. Completedevelopment of an explosive trace detector with a limit of detection less than ten picograms for military andcommon homemade explosives. Complete development of a hyperspectral rapid, large area survey instrumentthat guides activities ranging from contaminant avoidance to decontamination. Complete the development ofcheap, disposable multi agent detection paper (MADP) for the rapid, selective, and low cost detection of H,G, and V chemical warfare agents. The MADPs shall be able to detect HD, HN, GA, GB, GD, GF, VX, VR,and VS. Complete the development of a novel, innovative non-encapsulating NFPA 1994 Class 1 protectiveensemble that will provide Class 1 protection in a low-profile, tactical ensemble. Complete the development ofa decontamination solution that can be used on skin and wounds and effectively decontaminate chemical andbiological warfare agents. Continue development of a low-cost detect-to-identify wearable sensing technologyto inform chemical-specialist first responders and warfighters of the presence of a broad range of TIC and CWAvapors. Continue efforts to enhance mitigation techniques for threat releases in transportation platforms. Initiatesynthetic biology efforts that encompass biotechnology, nanotechnology, genomics, medicine, computing,microbiology, and/or engineering. Initiate efforts to better understand microbial associations within complexmicrobial communities. Initiate an online database containing feedback on field performance of CBRNE detectorsystems, test data on a detector performance, and where or who can be contacted to receive a report dependingon the data's sensitivity. Initiate a man-portable systems that can reliably detect explosives through continuousmonitoring of the gas phase. Initiate a lightweight, portable passive system for the detection of biological warfareagents. Initiate a field dispersible, short-lived, alpha radiation training aid for a variety of training application.

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Initiate a container capable of retaining shelf life and efficacy when mask and filter are assembled together.Initiate an online database to automatically ingest open source information to identify and characterize chemicaland biological facilities worldwide.FY 2018 to FY 2019 Increase/Decrease Statement:Minor changes and reductions were in support of Departmental efficiencies.Title: IMPROVISED DEVICE DEFEAT (IDD)Description: The IDD/EC Subgroup’s objective is to deliver capabilities to defeat or neutralize the continuum ofterrorist improvised weapons and explosive devices. IDD/EC improves the operational capabilities of the bombdisposal community, consisting of military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), and federal, state, and localbomb squads, by developing and delivering advanced tools and technologies, and decision support informationto defeat improvised terrorist devices. The IDD/EC Subgroup identifies and prioritizes multi-agency end-userrequirements in collaboration with military units, and federal, state, and local agencies. IDD/EC actively workswith vendors and end-users to deliver advanced prototype systems that provide greater efficiency and increasedsafety for bomb technicians who investigate, access, evaluate, and if needed, render safe or dispose of suspectdevices. All development efforts undertaken are in support Presidential Policy Directive 17 (PPD-17), CounteringImprovised Explosive Devices, and the National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board (NBSCAB) NationalStrategic Plan.

FY 2018 Plans:Complete an East Coast-based technology requirement gathering capability exercise (TRG CAPEX) todevelop and test advanced skills to maneuver hazardous duty robots in challenging, real-world scenarios.Complete development of a lightweight IED protective suit and ballistic helmet to allow increased freedom ofmovement during counter-IED operations. Complete development of power efficient advanced communicationsECM techniques that are fully capable of defeating the environmentally adaptive communicationscapabilities embedded in most advanced wireless systems and networks. Complete research of methods forelectromagnetic and electrostatic discharge mechanisms for counter-IED applications in support of directedenergy neutralize capabilities. Complete development of an HME neutralization field reference for use bymilitary EOD and public safety bomb technicians. Complete development of common test standards andassessment methods for the full spectrum of EOD disruptors to facilitate the exchange of reliable data. Completedevelopment of a device defeat application that allows bomb technicians to select disruption tools based onautomated X-ray diagnostics. Complete development of a robot-mounted X-ray Backscatter system for VBIEDdiagnostics. Complete development of a hands-free bomb suit heads-up display that projects mission and

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sensor data onto a bomb suit helmet screen. Complete development of a multi-fit inflatable bomb suit helmetliner capable of being retrofitted to the Med-Eng™ EOD 9, EOD 9A, and SRS 5 model helmets. Continuedevelopment of a 3D X-ray Imaging System to interrogate a suspected IED and locate critical components.Conduct a workshop that integrates EOD and Public Safety Bomb Technicians with engineers and roboticiststo collaboratively design and develop new capabilities for VBIED response. Initiate development of a humanoidrobot for use in IED Defeat operations in urban environments. Initiate development of a small, high definition,live-streaming camera that displays images onto a wearable screen or integrates into a bomb suit heads-updisplay. Initiate development of a mixed-reality visualization system for command post/up-range support thatwill allow bomb technicians and support personnel to see what is transpiring downrange and assist the bombtechnician with on-scene analysis. Initiate the development of an enhanced spatial awareness capability forrobotic platforms that can maintain 360-degree awareness of the platform's surrounding environment. Initiatethe development of a library of CAD files that can be printed with an inexpensive 3D printer at the bomb squadlocation or sourced to outside parties for printing. Initiate research to produce customizable energetic tools todisrupt explosive devices in high-risk environments.FY 2019 Base Plans:Complete development of a 3D X-ray Imaging System to interrogate a suspected IED and locate criticalcomponents. Conduct a workshop that integrates EOD and public safety bomb technicians with engineers androboticists to collaboratively design and develop new capabilities for VBIED response. Continue developmentof a humanoid robot for use in IED Defeat operations in urban environments. Continue development of a small,high definition, live-streaming camera that displays images onto a wearable screen or integrates into a bombsuit heads-up display. Continue development of a mixed-reality visualization system for command post/up-range support that will allow bomb technicians and support personnel to see what is transpiring downrangeand assist the bomb technician with on-scene analysis. Continue the development of an enhanced spatialawareness capability for robotic platforms that can maintain 360-degree awareness of the platform's surroundingenvironment. Continue the development of a library of CAD files that can be printed with an inexpensive 3Dprinter at the bomb squad location or sourced to outside parties for printing. Continue research to producecustomizable energetic tools to disrupt explosive devices in high risk environments. Initiate developmentof a smartphone or tablet-based application that will allow bomb technicians to relay IED and IED incidentinformation graphically to fellow bomb technicians in real-time. Initiate development of bomb disposal tools fordeployment on, or by, small UAS-based platforms. Initiate development of a searchable library of IED circuitsthat will allow bomb technicians to quickly compare and identify known IED circuits. Initiate development ofa low cost obstruction avoidance and proximity alert system for robotic platforms. Initiate development of an

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electronic, user-updatable UAS Guidebook that can be used as a quick reference during response operations foridentification and analysis of downed UAS platforms. Initiate development of a rapidly mountable backscatter X-ray system for small to medium sized robotic platforms.FY 2018 to FY 2019 Increase/Decrease Statement:Reductions were in support of Departmental.Title: INVESTIGATIVE AND FORENSICS SCIENCEDescription: The IFS subgroup’s objective is to advance combating terrorism capabilities in investigativeand forensic science. IFS supports joint, interagency, and other partners who apply investigative and forensicscience methods, means, or practices to forensic intelligence or investigations. To meet this objective, thesubgroup focuses on rapid research, development, test and evaluation of new and advanced technology,equipment, forensic techniques, and investigative tools, as well as development of information resources and onsupport tools for risk-based decision-making and rapid exploitation of evidence. Projects emphasize rapid andfield deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis, identification of insider threat within agencies, pre-blast and post-blast forensic examination, electronic evidence data acquisition and analysis, sensitive site exploitation, forensicintelligence, and criminalistics.

FY 2018 Plans:Complete the development of latent print lifters based on antigenic reagents that can be used without detection.Complete development of a tool that can search the internet, find data associated with a user name andpassword and then collect and store the data. Complete development of a forensic tool that can detecthandwriting on digitized documents regardless of the language and then extract it for later analysis. Completedevelopment of a new collection device of trace DNA and new procedures to determine more advanced datafrom it. Complete the development of electronic transmission protocols for fingerprints and palm prints. Completethe research to determine the best credibility assessment techniques and procedures to be used on personsliving in the regions around Israel and distribute the results. Continue the development of a handheld devicethat can document incident scenes, collect fingerprint images, and can make comparisons at the scene withoutside databases. Initiate development of an intelligence focused facial recognition system that analyzesstreaming or multiplexing images and videos sources of large volumes. Initiate development of an unconstrainedface recognition system for intelligence community to process relevant streaming or multiplexed image andvideo sources that are too labor intensive for manual review due to their volume. Initiate development of anadvanced scalable facial recognition system based on the government developed model. Initiate the researchand production of a field handbook describing the procedures used by the Five Eyes nations in exploiting

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tactical and sensitive site for forensic and investigative information. Initiate development of standard protocols,procedures, and best practices for forensic speaker comparison examiners to accomplish their analyses andexaminations. Initiate the development of a miniature concealable body worn audio-video transmitter for lawenforcement and tactical personnel. Initiate the development of algorithms that increase the accuracy of NCCA'sAvatar and thermal imaging credibility assessment systems. Initiate the development of automated methods toconvert foreign fingerprint files into US compatible electronic files and anonymous the source.FY 2019 Base Plans:Complete the development of a handheld device that can document incident scenes, collect fingerprint images,and can make comparisons that scene with outside databases. Complete the development of an intelligencefocused facial recognition system that analyzes streaming or multiplexing images and videos sources of largevolumes. Complete the development of an unconstrained face recognition system for intelligence communityto process relevant streaming or multiplexed image and video sources that are too labor intensive for manualreview due to their volume. Complete the development of an advanced scalable facial recognition systembased on the government developed model. Complete the research of a field handbook describing theprocedures used by the Five Eyes nations in exploiting tactical and sensitive site for forensic and investigativeinformation. Complete the development of standard protocols, procedures, and best practices for forensicspeaker comparison examiners to accomplish their analyses and examinations. Complete the development of aminiature concealable body worn audio-video transmitter for law enforcement and tactical personnel. Completethe development of algorithms that increase the accuracy of NCCA's Avatar and thermal imaging credibilityassessment systems. Initiate development of DNA collection and analysis procedures usable in sensitivesites and restricted areas without leaving any trace. Initiate the development of an instrument that visualizesfingerprints from a distance using ultraviolet light and does not leave any traces. Initiate development of anapplication that can search for vehicles in digital files and learn new vehicles from inserted images. Initiatedevelopment of an application that can search video files for specified objects through the use of artificialintelligence.FY 2018 to FY 2019 Increase/Decrease Statement:Reductions were in support of Departmental efficiencies.Title: Irregular Warfare and Evolving Threats (IW/ET)Description: The IW/ET subgroup develops new concepts and capabilities for warfighters and inter-agencypartners who are confronting the complexity of the current operational environment, while simultaneouslylooking outward rather than inward to appropriately size, shape and develop their forces. In accordance with the

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Quadrennial Defense Review’s (QDR) emphasis on preparation to defeat adversaries and succeed in a widerange of contingencies, IW/ET will engage in operational assessment, concept development, and independentvalidation of unique prototype capabilities to identify, confront, and defeat evolving threats.

FY 2018 Plans:Complete the design of a holistic common interagency analytical and planning approach that better identifiescapabilities, authorities and funding, links US, Allied and partner nation objectives and builds synergy whenconducting partner nation capacity building missions. The analytical and planning approach is available foruse in interagency and allied nation training curriculum. Complete the development of a platform to collectand analyze photographs, videos, audio recordings, and general text-based information via precise crowdsourcing techniques. The technical approach will provide the capability to conduct facial, object and ISIL brandedcontent recognition. An Android-based application will also be available that can be customized for a specificregion, language, and purpose to use for crowd source media collection. Upon completion, the project willimmediately enhance the ability of information communicators to collect, search, retrieve, view and analyzephotos, audio, and video for use. Complete the transition of the Nightingale effort to deploy digital workflow,approval, and archival processes in support of the CVE mission. This project will provide enhanced coordination,information sharing, and messaging capabilities in support of countering violent extremism. Complete theWestern Hemisphere Illicit Pathways effort implementing advanced information exchange tools and training tohelp build partner nation collaborative capacity among critical U.S. southern borders and approaches. CompleteOCONUS operational test and evaluation (OT&E) to provide forward deployed units with access to PAINT.This project will provide teams operating in high threat areas with real-time indications and warnings for blueforce protection using social media and other publicly available information (PAI). OT&E will conclude in June2018. Complete development of an improved capability to conduct multi-layered analysis of the InformationEnvironment using publicly available information and display relevant data and product views in a CommonOperating Picture to facilitate Phase 0 planning of Information Environment shaping activities to effectivelycompete in the environment against state and non-state actors. Complete report that defines the informationenvironment in 2025, outline potential capability gaps, and describe necessary actions in order to gain andmaintain information dominance. In addition, this effort will explore information-related capabilities of defenseagencies, emerging technologies, and will recommend implementation considerations based on current budgetconcerns. Upon completion, this project will help prepare the USG for evolving challenges in hybrid-warfare.Complete development of a capability to simultaneously engage populations across numerous modalities suchas social media, web, voice, SMS, MMS, and paper-to-digital, in order to reach disconnected populations aroundthe globe. This effort will enable wide-scale two-way communications in a variety of geopolitical environments,

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to include those areas with and without internet connectivity. Complete development of a database containingrelevant foreign criminal statutes/regulations translated into English and searchable against identified behaviors/activities. This will enable users to compare and search for relevant foreign criminal statutes/regulations aswell as the willingness/capability of partner nations to take action against identified threat networks. While thisapproach will initially focus on violent extremist organizations and their supporting networks, it can be appliedacross a wide-range of non-State, unconventional, and hybrid threats, to include counter-proliferation networksand transnational criminal organizations. This project will help operationalize law as another non-kinetic toolfor commanders. Complete the development and test of an exportable information operations capability thatlegitimate governments’ can use to counter violent extremist messaging. Conduct testing and evaluation bydelivering training and periodic evaluation through the use of mobile advise and assist training teams. Continuea Remote Advise and Assist (RAA) project to examine conditions that would lead to successful RAA operationsin a full spectrum environment and then develop and field advanced RAA prototypes in order to test the abilityof advisors to continue mentoring partners remotely. By having a robust RAA capability, advisors will be ableto significantly enhance time with their partners when physical access is severely restricted. By being ableto advise partners in a real time operational environment, the time-period needed to enhance that partner’scapacity can be significantly reduced. Observations will examine how to advance virtual communicationsbetween advisors and partners during operations. Continue the development of a tool to support decisionmakers managing digital operations with some form of predictive advice as to how people will respond to achoice of different types of interventions. In this way, decision-making will be improved not only for planningpurposes but also for the development of capability underpinned by a behavioral science evidence base.Continue an effort to manage, enhance, and maintain a SUNet enterprise system that allows the user theability to detect, monitor, understand, and act in the information environment through mission specific enclaves(partitioned mission or function information cells). Initiate and complete a simplified Full Spectrum RemoteAdvise and Assist (FS-RAA) project to simplify current RAA prototypes in order to test the ability of advisors tocontinue mentoring poorly educated and minimally vetted partners. By having a simplified FS-RAA capability,advisors will be able to enhance time with their partners when physical access is severely restricted. By beingable to advise poorly educated and minimally vetted partners in a real time operational environment, the timeperiod needed to enhance that partner’s capacity can be significantly reduced while still protecting advancedtactics, techniques and procedures reserved for closely vetted partners.FY 2019 Base Plans:Complete a Remote Advise and Assist (RAA) project to examine conditions that would lead to successful RAAoperations in a full spectrum environment and then develop and field advanced RAA prototypes in order to test

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the ability of advisors to continue mentoring partners remotely. By having a robust RAA capability, advisors willbe able to significantly enhance time with their partners when physical access is severely restricted. By beingable to advise partners in a real time operational environment, the time-period needed to enhance that partner’scapacity can be significantly reduced. Observations will examine how to advance virtual communicationsbetween advisors and partners during operations. Continue the development of a tool to support decisionmakers managing digital operations with some form of predictive advice as to how people will respond to achoice of different types of interventions. In this way decision-making will be improved not only for planningpurposes but also for the development of capability underpinned by a behavioral science evidence base.Continue an effort to manage, enhance, and maintain a SUNet enterprise system that allows the user theability to detect, monitor, understand, and act in the information environment through mission specific enclaves(partitioned mission or function information cells). Initiate an effort to conduct research to determine how,when, and why adversary narratives reach and influence people online. Once defined, a prototype will be builtto provide a comprehensive view of actors and narratives within social media ecosystems. The solution willconsider 1) relevant behavioral science, psychology, and cognitive frameworks for explaining and detectingdigital message resonance, and ultimately behavior shifts, 2) variations in audience responses based ondemographics and psychographics. Initiate an effort to develop the capability for Military Information SupportOperations operators to deliver small electronic media devices that contain pertinent content that can be safelyair dropped and gain the attention to various target audiences on the ground. This effort will augment existingcapabilities with more advanced technology. Initiate an effort to develop a comprehensive operational levelplanning and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence tool within the Android TacticalAssault Kit (ATAK). ATAK’s use in the Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational environment islimited to a common operational picture and communications platform. ATAK currently integrates ad-hoc missioncommand systems by end users linking ATAK with other commercial-off-the-shelf and government-off-the-shelfapplications such as mIRC chat, Easy TV, RaptorX, and google earth with varying levels of effectiveness.FY 2018 to FY 2019 Increase/Decrease Statement:Reductions were in support of Departmental efficiencies.Title: PERSONNEL PROTECTIONDescription: The Personnel Protection Subgroup’s objective is to develop new equipment, reference tools, andstandards to improve the protection of personnel. Projects focus on putting innovative tools such as automatedinformation management systems, communication devices, tagging, tracking and locating devices, mobilesurveillance systems, as well as personal and vehicle protection equipment in the hands of personnel.

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FY 2018 Plans:Complete development of systems to enhance situational awareness, intelligence collection capabilities, andpersonnel recovery efforts. Complete development of counter unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities. Completedevelopment of a novel material for ballistic and blast protection that utilizes fiber optics to enable visibilitywith opaque armor. Complete development of a stand standalone personal armor plate for high power, armorpiercing projectile threats using advanced materials. Complete development of a helmet system to protectagainst common high power rifle projectile threats. Complete the development of a test apparatus that servesto measure dynamic and static events during and after the course of a ballistic impact. Complete developmentof a small lightweight wearable device that securely transmits biometric and geolocation data to a commonoperating picture. Complete development of a mobile sensor suite that can detect subsonic and supersonicrounds that are fired at a convoy and display the round’s origin, heading and range on a real time map to providesituational awareness to the operator. Continue development of biomarker identification for brain injury usingmagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to monitor neurochemicalbiomarkers for post-traumatic stress disorder and mild traumatic brain injury. Continue development of a manpackable system that reduces or eliminates the radar, electronic, thermal, infrared, visual or acoustic signaturesof a dismounted soldier. Continue the development of a multi-modal system to detect, identify and mitigateunmanned aerial threats to tactile vehicles and other mobile platforms in terrestrial and maritime environments.Initiate development of standalone armor plates to defeat the 7.62 X 39mm, 124 grain, mild steel core (MSC)projectile. Initiate development of an air deployable unmanned aerial system that is capable of dashing aheadof the V-22 and providing at least 8.5 minutes of overhead intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)at the landing zone or drop zone prior to the force arrival. Initiate development of a robust Electromyography(EMG) sensor system comprised of electrodes, sampling electronics and processing electronics capable ofintegration into a robotic/human augmentation platform. Initiate the development of advanced systems to detectand mitigate unmanned aerial threats using novel detection and mitigation modalities.FY 2019 Base Plans:Complete development of biomarker identification for brain injury using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to monitor neurochemical biomarkers for post-traumatic stressdisorder and mild traumatic brain injury. Complete development of a man packable system that reducesor eliminates the radar, electronic, thermal, infrared, visual or acoustic signatures of a dismounted soldier.Complete the development of a multi-modal system to detect, identify and mitigate unmanned aerial threatsto tactile vehicles and other mobile platforms in terrestrial and maritime environments. Continue developmentof standalone armor plates to defeat the 7.62 X 39mm, 124 grain, mild steel core (MSC) projectile. Continue

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development of an air deployable unmanned aerial system that is capable of dashing ahead of the V-22 andproviding at least 8.5 minutes of overhead intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) at the landingzone or drop zone prior to the force arrival. Continue development of a robust Electromyography (EMG)sensor system comprised of electrodes, sampling electronics and processing electronics capable of integrationinto a robotic/human augmentation platform. Continue the development of advanced systems to detect andmitigate unmanned aerial threats using novel detection and mitigation modalities. Initiate the investigation ofthe root causes of poor armor fit among U.S law enforcement agencies. Identify corrective actions and standardprocedures to ensure proper fit to body armor users across the anthropometric spectrum of law enforcementprofessionals. Initiate the development of a vehicle mounted, tethered aerial platform capable of carrying awide variety of payloads to fill various mission needs. Initiate the development of a test fixture to validate theperformance of non-pneumatic limb tourniquets. Initiate the development of a heads up display unit to beintegrated into an existing helmet system and provide day and night display of data elements of interest tothe operator. Initiate the development of advanced, novel armor materials to provide next generation ballisticpersonal protection systems to military and law enforcement professionals. CUAS On the Move (MACE)/MAFIAIntegration/BEAM, MACE, CORIAN Integration - Develop a system to provide a mobile platform to preciselydetect, identify and mitigate sUAS threats; integrate the system into an existing command/control system; andensure compliance with other systems. Soldier Worn CUAS/Single Node Capability - Develop a system toprovide a dismounted squad with the ability to precisely detect, identify and mitigate sUAS threats by reducingthe size and increasing the capability of a single node minimal degradation to operational performance.FY 2018 to FY 2019 Increase/Decrease Statement:Reductions were in support of Departmental efficiencies.Title: PHYSICAL SECURITYDescription: Rapidly develop and transition physical security/force protection capabilities and technologiesto support forward deployed and domestic first responders, military, interagency, and international partnersin the focus areas of Blast Effects and Mitigation; Maritime Security; Screening, Observation, Detection, andProtection; and, Subterranean Activities. Emphasize these technology development efforts primarily at U.S.embassies and consulates, forward operating bases, along the U.S. borders, at mass transportation andcommerce nodes, in maritime port and littoral environments, and in support of large scale public venues.

FY 2018 Plans:Complete development of an automatic target recognition system for on-the-move, standoff IED detection.Complete development of an Advanced Diver Data Display System final prototype for combat swimmers.

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Complete development and upgrade of a tactical compact aerostat surveillance system for ground and maritimeintelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as communication between non-line-of-sight (NLOS)forces. Complete development of computer modeling and simulation program to determine the smallest boostersize needed to initiate detonation of Ammonium Nitrate prill in shipping configuration to determine screeningand detection capability needed to prevent the weaponization of fertilizer being transported in public areas.Complete joint work between U.S. and Australia to test, characterize and model a novel propane tank VehicleBorne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) threat. Complete development of a portable and ruggedized bodyscanner for personnel protection missions based on the existing AIT stationary body scanner system developedby Tek84. Complete development and evaluation of a scanning system able to maneuver independently insidespecified geophysical target areas and provide situational awareness. Complete the design and characterizationof a test site for testing emerging technologies for unique operational missions. Complete development of asurveillance system with automated 360-degree long range scanning capability (optical radar) to protect theForce in tactical combat outposts. Complete development of a set of guidelines and certifications that canbe used by public, private, academic, and government entities to support the qualification of engineers andarchitects capable of characterizing and mitigating explosive effects. Complete testing on localized responsesfrom facades to quantify the effects of responding components on blast propagation through a new series ofcontrolled explosive tests at the Urban Canyon Test facility. Complete development of a joint multi-disciplinarygeophysical survey kit, comprised of distinct tools. Continue construction of a test site in a specific geographicregion for testing emerging technologies for unique operational missions. Complete development of a set ofhandcuffs that are able to withstand specific physical defeat techniques employed by a detained individual orindividuals without the appropriate key, while maintaining the basic design and functionality of currently usedhandcuffs. Complete development of a software tool associated with a comprehensive evaluation of horizontaldirectional drilling (HDD) equipment that can be used to focus intelligence collection and threat assessments,providing leadership with enhanced situational awareness and directing the allocation of limited resources toareas of highest risk. Complete the design and installation of a novel concept for an underground training andtactical test site in the United States, for training operators and testing and evaluating tactical technologies.Complete development of a larger version of a technology used to block entrances or doorways with timedelay and cart for system transport. Continue development of an advanced active diver thermal protectionsystem for long exposure dives, including SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) operations. Continue development ofdecision aids for first responders and military engineers by testing explosives effects in an urban environment,to include Historic Masonry and frangible front structures. Continue development of a prototype communicationssystem for special missions in specified environments. Continue development of a system for detection ofunique geophysical phenomena and testing and evaluation of the prototypes’ performance in representative

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sites. Continue development of a mobile system for stand-off detection and mapping of specified geophysicalphenomena using technology developed under previous bilateral tasks. Continue development, integration andT&E of an extended coverage system for novel border protection applications in different terrain/geophysicalconditions. Continue development of additional mission capabilities to the Sappheiros unattended groundsensor system to enable deployment, detection and tracking of targets in various geophysical environments.Continue development of a prototype system and concept of operations to detect a particular geophysicalphenomenon. Continue development of improved, cost-effective High Power Radio Frequency (HPRF) sourcesfor nonlethal vessel and vehicle stopping that achieve militarily useful effective ranges against fast moving target.Continue development of an algorithm for detecting weapons in baggage that will be integrating into existingbaggage x-ray systems. Continue development of a roller door that is forced-entry (FE) resistant and capable ofmeeting the State Department 15-Minute FE performance criteria. Initiate the testing and evaluation of the useof binary explosives for unique applications in specific environments. Initiate development of a remote activationdevice for tactical arresting systems designed to stop vehicles over a short distance. Initiate developmentof an in-depth guide of best practices for rescuing tunnel collapse victims inside OSHA-compliant and non-compliant tunnels to enhance survivability. Initiate development of a novel ship-to-shore fuel transport system inan amphibious towable container that mitigates risk to personnel and fuel loss in the event of an attack. Initiatedevelopment of a long-term sensor system incorporated during the tunnel remediation process that will detecttampering, motion, and tunneling activity and provide an alert to a remote monitoring station. Initiate adaptationof a proven land system to a novel type of detection platform. Initiate modification of the Dialogue system toenable communication among a network of multiple users and at longer ranges. Initiate development of atactical spray-on reinforcement kit for potentially dangerous structures. Initiate development of a self-positioningpersonnel tracking system. Initiate development of a fast-running ultra-high performance concrete slab model,WAC-U, and improve tools for design, protective use, and vulnerability assessments. Initiate development ofa compact, user-friendly tool for measuring the azimuth and range of a below ground structure from aboveground that provides the measurements in real-time. Initiate development of a tactical and easy-to-use tool thatwill enable an operator to see behind obstacles (e.g. brick walls, sandbags, doors, etc.), from a safe distance,in underground confined structures. Initiate development of a new capability for the modeling of tunnel IEDeffects within the Vulnerability Assessment and Protection Option (VAPO) software tool and for rendering tacticaltunnels unusable through predictive blast modeling.FY 2019 Base Plans:Complete construction of a test site in a specific geographic region for testing emerging technologies for uniqueoperational missions. Complete development of an advanced active diver thermal protection system for long

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exposure dives, including SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) operations. Complete development of decision aids forfirst responders and military engineers by testing explosives effects in an urban environment, to include HistoricMasonry and frangible front structures. Complete development of a prototype communications system for specialmissions in specified environments. Complete development of a system for detection of unique geophysicalphenomena and testing and evaluation of the prototypes’ performance in representative sites. Complete testingand evaluating the integration of proven land-based sensors into a novel platform for conducting advancedgeophysical surveys. Complete development of a mobile system for stand-off detection and mapping of specifiedgeophysical phenomena using technology developed under previous bilateral tasks. Complete development,integration and T&E of an extended coverage system for novel border protection applications in different terrain/geophysical conditions. Complete development of a prototype system and concept of operations based on aparticular geophysical phenomenon. Complete the testing and evaluation of the use of binary explosives forunique applications in specific environments. Complete development of a remote activation device for tacticalarresting systems designed to stop vehicles over a short distance. Complete development of an algorithmfor detecting weapons in baggage that will be integrating into existing baggage x-ray systems. Completedevelopment of a roller door that is forced-entry (FE) resistant and capable of meeting the State Department15-Minute FE performance criteria. Complete the development of an in-depth guide of best practices forrescuing tunnel collapse victims inside OSHA-compliant and non-compliant tunnels to enhance survivability.Complete development of a long-term sensor system incorporated during the tunnel remediation processthat will detect tampering, motion, and tunneling activity and provide an alert to a remote monitoring station.Complete modification of the Dialogue system to enable communication among a network of multiple usersand at longer ranges. Continue development of a tactical spray-on reinforcement kit for potentially dangerousstructures. Continue development of a self-positioning personnel tracking system. Continue development ofadditional mission capabilities to the Sappheiros unattended ground sensor system to enable deployment,detection and tracking of targets in various geophysical environments. Continue development of improved, cost-effective High Power Radio Frequency (HPRF) sources for nonlethal vessel and vehicle stopping that achievemilitarily useful effective ranges against fast moving targets. Continue development of a novel ship-to-shorefuel transport system in an amphibious towable container that mitigates risk to personnel and fuel loss in theevent of an attack. Continue development of adapting a proven land system to a new type of platform detection.Continue development of a fast-running ultra-high performance concrete slab model, WAC-U, and improvetools for design, protective use, and vulnerability assessments. Continue development of a compact, user-friendly tool for measuring the azimuth and range of a below ground structure from above ground that providesthe measurements in real-time. Continue development of a tactical and easy-to-use tool that will enable anoperator to see behind obstacles (e.g. brick walls, sandbags, doors, etc.), from a safe distance, in underground

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confined structures. Continue development of a new capability for the modeling of tunnel IED effects withinthe Vulnerability Assessment and Protection Option (VAPO) software tool and for rendering tactical tunnelsunusable through predictive blast modeling.FY 2019 OCO Plans:Funding request supports the Anti-Tunnel project..FY 2018 to FY 2019 Increase/Decrease Statement:In FY 2018 the Department added additional OCO funds to support the Anti-Tunnel project. In FY 2019 fundingin the amount of $25.000 will be requested in OCO.Title: SURVEILLANCE, COLLECTION AND OPERATIONS SUPPORTDescription: Identify high-priority user requirements and special technology initiatives focused primarily oncountering terrorism through offensive operations. Enhance US intelligence capabilities to conduct retaliatory orpreemptive operations and reduce the capabilities and support available to terrorists.

FY 2018 Plans:Complete the critical design, development, and initial production of the CALYPSO RFIC and initial transceiverdevices with integrated CALYPSO chips resulting from the Atlas Enhancement Study. Complete ClassifiedTechnical Collection Project. Complete Madonna Classified Social Media Project. Complete Scorpion ClassifiedTelematics Project and delivery of tools and training. Complete Integration of voice identification technologiesonto the ROVER signal intercepts capability. The effort shall support integration and correlation of voicecapabilities as well as future, optional features including analysis of social media and activity pattern analysis.Complete development of a Biometric System for identifying Cardiological Signatures. Complete developmentaleffort of a small, stand-alone tracking device capable of obtaining position location information (PLI) in thepresence of high powered jamming/spoofing or in areas of weak GPS signals. Complete project that leveragesof assets and capabilities to support United States and United Kingdom’s research and development efforts inthe areas of audio, video, image and text processing from (primarily, but not constrained to) open data sources.Complete development of an automated software-based tool that will extract face and hand related data fromvideo streams and fuse the results to present the strongest possible measure of identity from available data.This effort shall provide a functional platform that can be expanded to include other biometric factors found invideo such as voice, gait, movements and gestures. Complete Dragonfly Classified Technical Collection Project.Complete development to integrate the capabilities necessary to receive and process the Iridium GDB serviceinto a custom version of Qualcomm's SirfstarVXP, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). Continue

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development of new or improved technologies pertaining to non-standard, secure communications. ContinueCattledog Classified Surveillance Project. Continue development to deliver novel and high-performancenoise reduction and speaker TTL software, based on cochlear and auditory cortex models. The effort shallsupport the delivery and integration of two software packages to support military operations and to enhanceDOD capabilities. The technologies must provide near real-time situational awareness of incoming signals,filtering speakers, messages, languages, and location. Continue development of High Altitude Pseudo Satellitepayloads in support of the Coalition Warfare Joint Capabilities Demonstration to develop the Pseudo SyntheticAperture Radar for airborne persistent surveillance systems. Continue development and demonstrationof a low profile tactical radio system with optimized performance. The system will enable ready exchangeof information between mobile tactical users in a form factor that provides the flexibility to customize theconfiguration and achieve communications without or in an area with degraded infrastructure. Continue projectto support information sharing and testing of newly developed EW capabilities with the United Kingdom. Initiatedevelopment of a single compact, gimbaled next generation Hyperspectral Imagery (HSI) aerial sensor in bothSWIR and LWIR wavebands and provide industry standard data outputs.Initiate development of a KA band small form factor electronically steerable array antenna system for maritimeand mobile operations. Initiate Othello Classified Technical Collection Project. Initiate development of theCarthage Classified Project to develop an Emergency Notification and Tracking communications capability.Initiate development of Cajamarca, a classified cyber enabled capability. Initiate development of projectCrossfire, a classified special communications and technical collection capability.FY 2019 Base Plans:Complete development of new or improved technologies pertaining to non-standard, secure communications.Complete Cattledog Classified Surveillance Project. Complete development to deliver novel and high-performance noise reduction and speaker TTL software, based on cochlear and auditory cortex models.The effort shall support the delivery and integration of two software packages to support military operationsand to enhance DOD capabilities. The technologies must provide near real-time situational awarenessof incoming signals, filtering speakers, messages, languages, and location. Complete development anddemonstration of a low profile tactical radio system with optimized performance. The system will enableready exchange of information between mobile tactical users in a form factor that provides the flexibility tocustomize the configuration and achieve communications without or in an area with degraded infrastructure.Complete project to support information sharing and testing of newly developed EW capabilities with theUnited Kingdom. Complete development of a KA band small form factor electronically steerable arrayantenna system for maritime and mobile operations. Complete Othello Classified Technical Collection Project.

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Complete development of the Carthage classified project to develop an Emergency Notification and Trackingcommunications capability. Continue spiral development of the CALYPSO RFIC and update to the initialtransceiver devices with integrated CALYPSO chips providing an enhanced programmable waveform integrationcapability. Continue development of High Altitude Pseudo Satellite payloads in support of the Coalition WarfareJoint Capabilities Demonstration to develop the Pseudo Synthetic Aperture Radar for airborne persistentsurveillance systems. Continue development of a single compact, gimbaled next generation HyperspectralImagery (HSI) aerial sensor in both SWIR and LWIR wavebands and provide industry standard data outputs.Continue development of Cajamarca, a classified cyber enabled capability. Continue development of projectCrossfire, a classified special communications and technical collection capability. Initiate classified feasibilityassessment to design and develop a new Cube Satellite Communications System. Initiate classified projectto develop a new Personal Electronic Device Secured Note taking application. Initiate development of a newminiaturized Ultra High Frequency Band antenna or family of antennas. Initiate classified project to developa specialized antenna system. Initiate classified project to develop wave form identification system. Initiateclassified feasibility assessment resulting in an initial design for a new Mesh Enabled Communication System.Initiate classified project to develop a Media Exploitation capability. Initiate classified project to develop aTechnical Assessment Capability. Initiate classified project to develop Encrypt and Wipe application.FY 2018 to FY 2019 Increase/Decrease Statement:Reductions were in support of Departmental efficiencies and economic assumptions.Title: TACTICAL OPERATIONS SUPPORTDescription: The Tactical Operations Support subgroup’s mission is to execute rapid research and developmentprojects that enhance capabilities of DoD and Interagency special operations tactical teams engaged infinding, fixing, and finishing terrorists. This includes support to state and local law enforcement agencies tocombat domestic terrorism. The development focus is enabling small tactical units by providing state of theart overmatch capabilities in: Offensive Systems; Unconventional Warfare, Counter-Insurgency Support;Tactical Communications; Tactical Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition Systems; SpecializedInfiltration, Access and Exfiltration Systems; and Survivability Systems.

FY 2018 Plans:Complete spiral development to improve form factor, interoperability, and battery life of a state‐of‐the‐artamplified transceiver speaker unit to work with a number of military and commercial radio devices. Completedevelopment of an augmented reality navigation system capability that fuses and overlays a tablet camera’slive footage, navigation instructions, and targeting information for an operator to utilize while operating a

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vehicle. Complete development and delivery of a modular multi-ability rapidly reconfigurable hand launchedsmall unmanned aircraft system with a common controller that is capable of being re-configured in the field formission specific tasks. Complete development of a 7.62x51mm subsonic round optimized to address powdersensitivity issues in order to improve consistency, range, and accuracy. Complete development and delivery ofa tactical communications capability that provides small tactical teams the ability to utilize cutting edge softwareapplications and smartphone hardware over an untrusted host-nation cellular/internet infrastructure that alsoincludes integration with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) and secure forward operational logistics.Complete development and delivery of a multispectral augmented visually enhanced reality imaging capabilitythat provides a significant advantage for long-range target acquisition in challenging environments. Completedevelopment and delivery of a maritime canister launched small unmanned aerial system for amphibiousand maritime operations requiring overhead aerial ISR capabilities. Complete development and delivery ofa next-generation small unmanned aircraft system stabilized gimbal that integrates laser target designationtechnologies. Complete development of an increased field of view night vision device for Special OperationsForces (SOF). Complete development of a capability to self-geolocate without causing an RF signatureand without relying on GPS capabilities. Complete test and evaluation of next generation tooth acousticcommunications system for low-profile operations. Continue development of an Air to Surface Employment Kit(A2SEEK), for the already developed Micro Weather Sensor (MWS), to be packaged into a complete systemthat will be air dropped out of military aircraft to support operators and C2 elements to receive sensed weatherelements and formulate aviation reports in deep battlespace or denied areas. Continue development of aman-portable (dismounted/static), on-the-move (vehicle mounted), and kinetic kill anti-drone system kit that iscapable of detection, tracking, identification, and defeating a small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). Continuedevelopment of an accurized 120mm mortar system with an advanced targeting system for installation andemployment on a 5-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) capable of lethal target engagement from a short haltout to 7 kilometers. Continue testing and optimization of barrel length, rifling twist rate, and suppression ofthe .300 Blackout rifle platform in conjunction with an underwater supercavitating ammunition. Continue spiraldevelopment of a next generation Lightweight Medium Machine Gun (LWMMG) and polymer .338 NormaMagnum ammunition to give operators a distinct advantage in both the extended and close-in fight and beable to transition rapidly from mounted operations to dismounted operations. Initiate development of a HighFrequency (HF) radio integrated into a cellular phone for use in low-profile operations. Initiate development ofa new ballistic algorithm, projectile drag coefficient, and weapon system for lethal target engagement beyond2,500 meters.FY 2019 Base Plans:

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Complete development of an Air to Surface Employment Kit (A2SEEK), for the already developed MicroWeather Sensor (MWS), to be packaged into a complete system that will be air dropped out of military aircraftto support operators and C2 elements to receive sensed weather elements and formulate aviation reports indeep battlespace or denied areas. Complete development of a man-portable (dismounted/static), on-the-move(vehicle mounted), and kinetic kill anti-drone system kit that is capable of detection, tracking, identification,and defeating a small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS). Complete development of an accurized 120mmmortar system with an advanced targeting system for installation and employment on a 5-ton Medium TacticalVehicle (MTV) capable of lethal target engagement from a short halt out to 7 kilometers. Complete testing andoptimization of barrel length, rifling twist rate, and suppression of the .300 Blackout rifle platform in conjunctionwith an underwater supercavitating ammunition. Complete spiral development of a next generation LightweightMedium Machine Gun (LWMMG) and polymer .338 Norma Magnum ammunition to give operators a distinctadvantage in both the extended and close-in fight and be able to transition rapidly from mounted operationsto dismounted operations. Complete development of a High Frequency (HF) radio integrated into a cellularphone for use in low-profile operations. Continue development of a new ballistic algorithm, projectile dragcoefficient, and weapon system for lethal target engagement beyond 2,500 meters. Continue development of asmall unmanned aerial system (sUAS) to safely conduct reconnaissance of discovered illicit tunnels and routineinspections of underground municipal infrastructure (UMI).FY 2018 to FY 2019 Increase/Decrease Statement:Reductions were in support of Departmental efficiencies and economic assumptions.Title: TRAINING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTDescription: The TTD Subgroup’s objective is to provide SOF, DoD, and the interagency community with agile,rapid response, R&D capabilities for optimizing performance in the operational environment while increasingreadiness for tomorrow’s threats. To meet this objective, the subgroup develops training technologies thatare performance outcome focused in the areas of immersive and adaptive learning environments; humanperformance tools and techniques; mobile learning solutions; and advanced education and technical skillenhancement methods. TTD’s innovative training capabilities are implemented globally to prepare for criticalmissions in any operational environment to identify, disrupt, and defeat terrorist threats.

FY 2018 Plans:Complete an evaluation of tools and techniques used by Special Operations to optimize and maintain cognitiveperformance through a comprehensive literature review and controlled study. Complete the implementationrefinement of a program and next generation technology designed to enhance visual acuity and improve

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operational visual task performance. Complete the development of task force officer verification and refreshertraining accessible via a mobile device application. Complete the development of a virtual reality trainingpart task trainer capability for pre-mission tasks associated with AC-130 operations. Complete the evaluationof a reactive shooter course incorporating wearable device human performance measures and trainingsimulation technology. Complete the development of training software for officers to accomplish immersiveuse of force decision-making training from a desktop computer. Complete the development of an automatedcapability to automatically diagnose shooter performance. A full analysis of data collected from sight alignment,breathing, trigger process, and shot placement will be provided to coaches and instructors to enhanceindividual fundamental shooting skills. Continue the development of a Virtual Reality (VR) simulated cityenvironment where students will be immersed into realistic training scenarios, such as surveillance, withrepresentative quantities and behaviors of non-player characters (NPCs) including people and vehicles. Initiatethe development of interactive instructional videos consisting of human like avatars demonstrating appliedExplosive Ordnance Disposal skills for use as instructional aids in the classroom and student independentstudy. Initiate the development and evaluation of a synthetic intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance(ISR) system to train Full Motion Video (FMV) ISR operational knowledge, skills, and abilities without incurringthe costs of utilizing live ISR platforms. Initiate the enhancement of an existing human performance applicationto incorporate the recording and analysis of mental performance indicators such as stress, motivation, andfatigue thereby providing a common language for instructors, psychologists, and human performance coaches tounderstand and make decisions about training. Initiate the development and evaluation of an immersive virtualreality training and exercise environment integrated with tools and techniques, such as heart rate monitoring andbrain imaging, to objectively assess training effectiveness based on human performance research.FY 2019 Base Plans:Complete the development of a Virtual Reality (VR) simulated city environment where students will be immersedinto realistic training scenarios, such as surveillance, with representative quantities and behaviors of non-player characters (NPCs) including people and vehicles. Complete the development of interactive instructionalvideos consisting of human like avatars demonstrating applied Explosive Ordnance Disposal skills for use asinstructional aids in the classroom and student independent study. Continue the development and evaluationof a synthetic Internet sandbox to enable intelligence analysts and information operations personnel to trainon tools and methodologies for the collection, analysis, and exploitation of adversary’s publicly availableinformation (PAI), as well as engaging in large-scale Information Operations (IO) exercises, while mitigating thechallenges and risks associated with training on the open, publicly visible Internet. Continue the developmentof a synthetic intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) system to train Full Motion Video (FMV) ISR

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operational knowledge, skills, and abilities without incurring the costs of utilizing live ISR platforms. Continuethe enhancement of an existing human performance application to incorporate the recording and analysis ofmental performance indicators such as stress, motivation, and fatigue thereby providing a common language forinstructors, psychologists, and human performance coaches to understand and make decisions about training.Continue the development of an immersive virtual reality training and exercise environment integrated with toolsand techniques, such as heart rate monitoring and brain imaging, to objectively assess training effectivenessbased on human performance research. Initiate the development of a synthetic Internet sandbox to enableintelligence analysts and information operations personnel to train on tools and methodologies for the collection,analysis, and exploitation of adversary’s publicly available information (PAI), as well as engaging in large-scaleInformation Operations (IO) exercises, while mitigating the challenges and risks associated with training onthe open, publicly visible Internet. Initiate the development of a tactical decision making training system that isvisually and auditorily immersive with realistic character representation and interaction, responds completelyto all force application devices and methods, allows for unhindered use of tactical positioning, and is portable.Initiate the development of an MK-16 underwater breathing apparatus training capability consisting of animmersive mixed reality simulator focusing on scenarios to train emergency procedures. Initiate the developmentof a full motion video processing, exploitation and dissemination desktop training simulation that replicates a realworld system along with a program of instruction for instructor-led training.FY 2018 to FY 2019 Increase/Decrease Statement:Reductions were in support of Departmental efficiencies and economic assumptions.

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